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Help! I need you to participate in our annual Hat & Scarf Drive

By Yolanda on September 29, 2015 in Crochet Hats, Crochet Projects, Holiday Projects 16

I am writing this post to ask for help. That’s right, I can’t do it alone. For over a decade now my husband and I have been supporting the Lily of the Valley orphanages in Mexico. There are 3 total (so far). 1 is located in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico and 2 others are located in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. Each Christmas I like to coordinate a Hat and scarf drive for the children of the orphanages. This is a chance for children to receive a new hat and scarf set made with love. This year once again I am running the drive. We are in need of hats and scarfs for both sexes and for ages Infant to 18 years of age.
You can make any style of hat. It can be crochet, knit, loom, or sewn. Our goal is to receive 800 sets. This will ensure that each child will receive a set. I would also like to request baby blankets (approximately 33 x 35 inches) or lap afghans for the younger children. Many people seem surprised to learn that Mexico has some very cold regions. Not every part is tropical. I hope you will consider participating.

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Easy Crochet Elf Hat

By Yolanda on December 16, 2014 in Crochet Hats, Crochet Projects, Crochet Stitches and Crochet Motifs, Holiday Projects 0

This Easy Crochet Elf Hat is so fast and easy to make. As promised I have included the ears. Ears are optional but do give it that “elf” look. This is just a fun hat and can be made in your favorite Christmas colors.

Easy Crochet Elf Hat

This is sized for a women/older teenager. To adjust for a child Check out these hook suggestions. Everyone crochets differently. I tend to crochet tightly especially after my hands are tired.

This sizing chart are just suggestions. Try the hat on the recipient probably before making your last 3 rows of the green (after Round 19); If it’s too tight just repeat one more row of increases. I hope you enjoy this fun hat. Remember, after this post free written patterns will be emailed every 2 weeks to members only. If you want to receive my bi-weekly newsletter (It will be short, I promise) and free written patterns for any projects created that week (I will also start adding patterns for past videos) you need to sign up to become a member. Sign-up is easy. Just submit your email when you see the membership signup notice. I need your email in order to send you the newsletter, patterns and other goodies. Basic membership is free.

There are two options available with or without ears. YouTube Video Tutorial click Here

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Crochet – “Despicable Me” Minion Inspired Hat

By Yolanda on July 10, 2013 in Crochet Hats, Crochet Projects, Kids Crochet

Crochet Despicable Me Hat

Crochet – “Despicable Me” Minion Inspired Hat

The Minions have been a hit for quite a while now. I wanted to crochet a hat that was inspired by them. This hat uses basic stitches although I have added some 3D features to help your hat stand out. I made a YouTube Video tutorial and have provided the links for you. At this time I only have the written pattern available on my Revelry store. If you would like to purchase your pattern here is the link: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/inspired-by-despicable-me-beanies

If you are a visual learner my YouTube video tutorials are available to help. It’s a great idea to download the written pattern and follow along as I work the hats on the videos. This will teach you how patterns are written and is a good aide in learning to read patterns if you don’t already know how to do that.

To view the video tutorials please go to the next page.

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Easy to Crochet Headband

By Yolanda on July 2, 2013 in Crochet Hats, Crochet Projects

This Crochet Headband is fast and easy to craft. You can choose colors to match your own wardrobe. Just by changing your hook size and the number of rows you add you can adjust the size of your headband. A headband is also another way that I use up yarn scraps. As you all know, I hate throwing away partially used yarn skeins. I also like to keep a little basket full of different types of flowers. Making a headband allows me to use up these scraps of yarn and at the same time make something useful. By adding different types of embellishment a plain headband can be dressed up. You can use roses, or another of type of flower.

Supplies:

Medium weight yarn in your choice of color.

Hook: I/9 5.5 mm

scissors

yarn needle

To begin: Ch 10

Row 1: 1hdc in ea st beginning in 2^nd ch from hook

Row 2 – 5: ch 1, hdc in same st, 1 hdc in ea st

Row 6-10: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in ea st

Row 11-20: Ch 3, DC in same st, 1 dc in ea st to end, last dc into 3^rd ch of turning ch

(For children only: 11-18 rows of the above row)

Row 21- 25: ch 3, dc2tog, dc in ea st, last dc in 3^rd ch of training chains

(For children only: 19-23 of the above row)

Row 26: ch 1, hdc in same st, 1 hdc in ea st

Row 27-29: ch 1, hdc in same st in next 3 st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1hdc in ea remaining st

Row 30: Ch 1, 1hdc in ea st, fasten off

Flowers are optional. Choose from a list from my playlist :

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL63E7C80712D86E76

If you prefer a video tutorial click on the link below;

If you want to add a Rose please check out this post: https://allcraftschannel.com/2014/01/how-to-crochet-a-rose.html

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Crochet – “Despicable Me” Minion Inspired Hat

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